Should you be able to bet on elections? How about international conflicts?
Join us for a conversation on how prediction markets work, how they are regulated, and whether making money off of real world events is a net good for society Learn more & RSVP: bit.ly/PredictionPolitics
GU Politics hosted SOTU watch parties last night on both the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses! Ahead of the speech, students got to hear from GU Politics alum Aaron Bennett (C'19), former speechwriter for Speaker Pelosi, and Dan Cluchey, former Biden White House Senior Speechwriter.
One of our favorite events of the year is coming up!
On Wednesday, March 18, join us for our 9th annual Women in Politics & Public Service Networking Event. Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/WIPPS26
Hoyas! Are you interested in a career in politics, public service, or journalism? We’re thrilled to launch the Alexis and Laurence Pelosi Endowed Internship Fund for Summer 2026!
Learn more & apply now: bit.ly/ALPEIFS26
Earlier this week, Georgetown's NAACP and BPIA chapters hosted a networking evening with Black professionals in politics and public service with Spring 2021 GU Politics Fellow Anatole Jenkins, GU Politics Alum Chris Pitt (C'24), and Kennedy Murray.
A huge thank you to Sam Feist (L'99), GU Politics Advisory Board Member and CEO of C-SPAN, for hosting GU Politics students for a site visit this week! Students were able to tour the studios and learn more about the day-to-day operations from the experts. Thank you for having us!
Want to write the next great political speech? Join us to learn how, and then stick around to watch the SOTU Address! We will have simultaneous watch parties on both the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses starting at 9pm. RSVP: bit.ly/SOTUS26
Last night, a group of Georgetown students visited the MS NOW D.C. headquarters to tour the newsroom, watch a live show, and chat with weeknight hosts Symone Sanders Townsend (Fall '24 GU Politics Fellow) and Eugene Daniels.
Thank you so much for having us!
Today, our Spring 2026 resident Fellows met with graduate and undergraduateCampus! The Fellows were able to connect with Capitol Campus community members and will be back for a discussion group this semester. Stay posted on our events: bit.ly/GUPoliticsGCal
Today , we hosted a conversation on building careers in political data with Andrew Blythe (F'05, MS'13), Tom Bonier, Fall 2022 Fellow Alex Lundry (MPP'04), and Liam O'Rourke at the Capitol Campus. Thank you for joining us and sharing your experiences!
Stay tuned for more career chats this semester!
Missed the Fellows Open House on the Hilltop? Here's another chance to see them over on the Capitol Campus!
Join us Tuesday, February 17 from 12:30-1:30 pm at Georgetown's Capitol Campus. We hope to see you there! bit.ly/CCMG26
Looking to build a career path in political data? Join us for a career chat at Georgetown's Capitol Campus on Thursday, February 12 at 12:30 pm. bit.ly/PolData
Beginning with Campaign Bootcamp, Joshua Marin-Mora (SFS’21) was consistently involved with GU Politics and its programming and was able to connect with other students just as enthusiastic about politics as he was. Read more about Joshua's story: politics.georgetown.edu/2026/01/28/1...
Tomorrow, January 24, at 3:00 PM the GU Politics Student Advisory Board will be hosting a watch party for the U.S. Senate debate between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico. Join us in the Living Room! No sign-ups needed.
Ask Julia Nesheiwat anything Friday, January 23 from 3-4 pm! bit.ly/NesheiwatAMA
Ask Monica Popp anything Friday, January 23 from 2-3 pm! bit.ly/PoppAMA
Ask Stephen Martinko anything Friday, January 23 from 1-2 pm! bit.ly/MartinkoAMA
Ask Richard Walters anything Friday, January 23 from 11 am-12 pm! bit.ly/WaltersAMA
Ask Jon Tester anything Friday, January 23 from 10-11 am! bit.ly/TesterAMA
Get involved by applying to join one of their Student Strategy teams! bit.ly/SSTS26
& on Friday, the Fellows will hold AMA sessions in the Living Room!
The Meet the Spring 2026 Fellows Open House is TODAY! Join us in Copley Formal Lounge from 5-6:30 PM to hear from them on campus for the first time! bit.ly/GUPoliticsS26
Yesterday, we held a two-part conversation with former Fellows who worked in the Obama, Biden, and first Trump administrations on the first year of Trump's second term and what the outlook is for the next three.
Stay tuned for more pop-up discussion groups with former Fellows!
Yesterday evening, we hosted two of D.C.'s top lobbyists for a career chat with students about the skills it takes to build a career in lobbying.
Thank you to Advisory Board Member Izzy Klein (C'99) and Spring 2026 Fellow Monica Popp for kicking off our 2026 career chats!
GU Politics is hosting two conversations on year 1 of the second Trump administration with former Fellows who worked in the Trump and Biden administrations throughout the day on both the Hilltop and Capitol Campuses.
Come discuss your thoughts! RSVP: forms.gle/sieru34iVsNC...
So you want to be a lobbyist? Come join two of the top lobbyists in Washington — GU Politics Advisory Board Member Izzy Klein (C‘99) and Spring 2026 Fellow Monica Popp — for a conversation about what it takes to be a lobbyist in D.C. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Richard Walters
Former RNC Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor; Executive Director, Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee
Discussion Group Topic: Parties, Power, and Polarization: What to Expect in the Midterm Elections
Jon Tester
Former U.S. Senator (D-MT)
Discussion Group Topic: American Democracy at 250: Is It Still Working?
Monica Popp
Former Chief of Staff, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX); Co-President, Marshall & Popp
Discussion Group Topic: How Policy Issues Such as Health Care Become Larger Political Movements
Julia Nesheiwat (MA’08) – Visiting Fellow
10th White House Homeland Security Advisor (1st Trump Administration); Distinguished Fellow and Board Member, Atlantic Council
Discussion Group Topic: National Security in an America First World: From AI to the Arctic
